Dan Gwilliam > Gowling WLG > London, England > Lawyer Profile

At Gowling WLG, the corporate occupiers team collaborates with its environmental, planning, and construction practices to advise on acquisitions, developments and leases of headquarters building, and real estate investment. Operating across the retail and life sciences sectors, Chris Hunt leads the team alongside Helen Emmerson, who advises on various real estate matters relating to renewables and alternative energy projects. Emma Pioli covers asset management matters, and frequently handles property portfolios, while Felicity Lindsay advises both landlords and tenants on large-scale office developments and lettings. Dan Gwilliam assists institutional investors with high profile acquisitions and disposals, whereas Kay Desai is well-versed in coordinating corporate spaces such as offices and warehouses.

Implementing its broader real estate expertise in construction, planning and housing, Gowling WLG supports clients through the full life cycle of their projects, from planning to disposal. The firm is experienced in a wide array of traditional and alternative asset classes, including luxury offices, logistics and life sciences. It is also adept in town centre regeneration schemes. Chris Hunt leads the practice, which is able to draw on talent from London, Birmingham and Leeds. Dan Gwilliam is a key member of the practice whose experience includes retail and office developments. Felicity Lindsay is regularly consulted by public authorities on their matters. Nick Mumby adds his mixed-use specialism to the firm’s repertoire. Kate Cunningham is well-versed in transport-related development projects. In May 2023, Anjali Bancroft and Tom Baines were promoted to partner.

Gowling WLG supports institutional investors, REITs, developers, and regeneration authorities on asset acquisitions, disposals, management and letting. The firm’s global network enables it to advise on inward investment into the UK from North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia. Chris Hunt spearheads the team. Dan Gwilliam is central to the practice, experienced in transactions across traditional and alternative asset classes. Felicity Lindsay is well-versed in forward fundings and portfolio management. Nick Mumby focuses on mixed-use development matters. Khalil Ahmad handles pension funds and private investors on their transactions. In May 2023, Anjali Bancroft and Tom Baines were made partners.